Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $34.64 | 4.643% | $36.2483 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
Purchase #2 | $146.36 | 9.420% | $160.1471 | $160.15 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
Purchase #3 | $86.73 | 12.827% | $97.8549 | $97.85 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
Purchase #4 | $189.67 | 11.751% | $211.9581 | $211.96 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
Purchase #5 | $176.51 | 8.736% | $191.9299 | $191.93 | $191.95 | $191.90 |
Purchase #6 | $155.54 | 6.775% | $166.0778 | $166.08 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
Purchase #7 | $168.86 | 3.829% | $175.3256 | $175.33 | $175.35 | $175.30 |
7 purchase totals = | $958.31 | $1,039.5417 | $1,039.55 | $1,039.60 | $1,039.50 |